Cats can get comfy anywhere

No idea why, But it caught my attention and I thought it strange

My Cats can sleep anywhere

One sleeps behind the couch

 on a chair

 on my desk

Cats, Cats, Cats 

can fall asleep anywhere
Makes me wish I was a cat sometimes and could snooze where ever and whenever

Saturday Tests

Long Saturday

This Saturday was a very long day. It started at 5:00 am driving 40 min. I had to drive from my house in Avondale to Gilbert for a teaching test. I didn't want to be late and I wanted some quiet time. So, I got up early and left when the family was still sleeping.

I decided since I was so early I would head to Einstein Bagels, because that is my favorite coffee shop and I don't get to go very often.
                      

   1447 E Williams Field Rd, Pad C
         Gilbert, AZ 85295

 Then I did some studying while I drank my delicious mocha and ate a bagel with honey walnut cream cheese.

                                           
   Some of my favorite type of dogs stopped by while I was there and I couldn't resist snapping a picture.

At 7:45 it was off to take my four hour early childhood test, it was hard.  I don't get my results until August! Keep your fingers crossed.

I finished early and I went to get lunch. I have never been to a Chicago dog it was amazing. My relish was neon green.

Delicious

Then I went back to Gilbert High School for the Early Childhood Professional Knowledge test. This one took me 3 hours. 

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At 4:00 PM I was finally home and I decided that the only thing that would cure my lethargy was some swimming and ice cream.

1 scoop sundae with Recess Pieces Ice Cream and Carmel Sauce

My Summer Reading

I am a teacher on summer break and one of my goals for the next three weeks is to finish my summer reading. I am well on my way and have already finished one from the pile. Find me on Goodreads to see my progress.

Finished, "The Lucky One." and I have moved on to "Edge of Evil."

I have pledged to read 50 books this year.  

If only I could get my kids to join a book challenge without being the naggy mom!

Some 4th of July Photos

My husband cookin' the burgers

They were delicious

My Neighbors provided the amazing sides, potato salad, cake pops, fruit salad

Trenton Enjoying some food

Macen Eating

Next the fire works at the Goodyear Ballpark

Had a ton of fun on the 4th

Interesting Things

I have found now that I am blogging I am taking more pictures and I am taking pictures of everything. This truck caught my eye, and it made be begin to wonder how much stuff do we carry around from day to day that slows us down and that we should leave on the side of the road to make today a happier day.

Pink Saturday and 4th of July

4th of July

                                                        It started with a picnic with our neighbors

Next we went to the Goodyear ball park for some jumping, popcorn and fireworks

 My oldest with a rare smile on his face

                                                                   My Youngest with a friend

Fireworks

Linking with: How Sweet The Sound & Nature Indians critters

Mailbox's Suggestion for Learning

Seasonal Idea: skill review

Here's a simple way to reinforce skills during snacktime and lunch. Every month have each student make a placemat. Laminate the placemats and then use a permanent marker to program each placemat with letters, numbers, or personal information such as the child's address and phone number. Throughout mealtime, ask youngsters questions about the information on their placemats.